Vocabulary
What is a system
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
Does a moving skateboard have Energy?
Yes, it's moving
What is potential Energy?
Energy that is stored that could be used later
Solar Energy is energy that comes from
The sun
Can energy be created? Why or why not?
No, energy is not created or destroyed, only transferred.
What is energy?
The ability to make things move or change
Does an electric pencil sharpener that is plugged in have energy?
Yes, it has potential energy
What is Kinetic Energy?
Motion Energy
Name two sources of energy that could provide electricity
Sun, fuel, human power, wind, nuclear power
What is Energy transfer?
the process by which energy is relocated from one system to another
Define Transfer
to move from one object to another or one place to another
Does food have energy?
Yes
Which type of energy does a stretched bow and arrow have, potential or kinetic?
Potential
Hydroelectric Energy harnesses kinetic energy from what?
Falling Water
When heat is transferred, does it move from the cooler object to the warmer object, or from the warmer object to the cooler object?
from the warmer object to the cooler object
Define Convert
to change from one type to another
Does a soccer ball, not moving, sitting still, have energy?
No
If an object has more potential energy, it will have ________ kinetic energy.
less
What is the most common way to store energy for later use in our modern society?
Batteries
This energy source does not produce polution.
Wind Energy
What is evidence?
Information used to support a claim
Does food have energy?
Yes, potential energy
This is the spot on a roller coaster with the most potential energy.
Top of the first hill
What is a combustion engine?
A heat engine that is powered by fuel
Who studies energy?
Physicists